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Cruise meeting point, transfers & what to bring Everything you need for your cruise day.

Find your meeting point, plan your journey and arrive ready for the sea.

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Choose how you join us.

Make your own way

Meet us at Marina Zeas

Gate A · Akti Kountouriotou 3, Piraeus 18534

For a 09:00 departure, please arrive by 08:40.

Follow the departure time in your confirmation and arrive at least 20 minutes beforehand. Allow extra time for your journey across Athens.

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Optional Athens transfer

Joining from Athens?

Choose the Athens pickup-and-return option when you book.

Choose your pickup point from the list below when you book; your confirmation gives the exact pickup time.

Your transfer pickup is before the cruise departure. Your confirmation gives your selected pickup point and exact time. Follow its arrival instructions.

The transfer adds €17 per guest. Not sure which point is closest? Email us your hotel and we’ll tell you.

Choose your transfer option
Browse the 17 listed pickup points

Listed Athens transfer pickup points. The locations available for your date and option are shown when you book. Your confirmation gives your selected point and exact pickup time.

  • Acropolis Museum Boutique Hotel48 Syngrou Avenue Plaka, Athens 11742
  • Brown AcropolPanagi Tsaldari 1, Athens 10552
  • Coral Hotel Athens35 Leoforos Possidonos, Paleo Faliro 175 61
  • Divani Caravel HotelLeoforos Vasileos Alexandrou 2, Athens 16121
  • Melia AthensChalkokondili 14, 28 Oktovriou Str., Athens 106 77
  • New Hotel16, Filellinon Str. & 1, Syntagma Square, Athens 105 57
  • NJV Athens Plaza2 Vassileos Georgiou A', Syntagma Square, Athens 105 64
  • Palace Hotel Glyfada AthensPosidonos Av, 4, Athens 16675
  • Phidias Piraeus Hotel189 Koudouriotou, Pasalimani, Piraeus 185 35
  • Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel23 Karaoli & Dimitriou, Piraeus 185 31
  • Poseidon Athens Hotel72 Poseidonos Avenue, Paleo Faliro 175 62
  • President Hotel43 Kifissias Leoforos, Athens 115 23
  • Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens10 Leoforos Alexandras, Athens 106 82
  • The AlexAlexandrou Papanastasiou Avenue 109, Piraeus 18533
  • The Athens Gate Hotel10, Sygrou Avenue, Athens 11742
  • The Stanley1 Odisseos Street, Karaiskaki Square, Athens 104 37
  • Tropical Hotel74 Leoforos Possidonos, Alimos 174 55

Pack a small day bag

Five essentials for the day.

  • Swimwear & your own towelFor a swim if you wish. Towels are not included.
  • Sun protectionSunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
  • Comfortable shoesChoose a secure grip for the boat and time ashore. Pack light clothing and a cover-up.
  • A light layer & dry clothesA light jacket and a dry change of clothes for the breeze and journey back.
  • ID, confirmation & charged phoneYour passport or ID, booking confirmation and a charged phone.

A few useful extras

Bring a payment card and a little cash for cafés, shops or optional activities. A small power bank, splash-resistant pouch and separate bag for wet swimwear can be useful. Add a reusable water bottle, personal medication or small first-aid items you normally carry, and travel-size personal essentials. A camera and folding shopping bag are optional. Water is served with the welcome drinks at boarding; a refillable bottle is handy for time ashore.

See life on board

Food is part of the day.

Welcome refreshments, pastries, a light snack, Greek lunch, fruit and drinks are included. Vegetarian or allergies? Add it to your booking notes, or email [email protected] at least 48 hours before you sail. For a severe allergy, email us before you book.

See what’s included

Before you set off.

Check the departure or pickup details in your confirmation. Save your confirmation and meeting-point details somewhere you can open easily.

Check your meeting point

Check this before booking.

Allow approximately 10 hours for the cruise, plus your journey to and from the marina.

Guests must be aged 3 or over, and guests under 18 must travel with a parent or guardian. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. If boarding or moving around a boat could be difficult for you, contact the team before booking.

Read the food and dietary guidance above before booking.

Planning for six or more guests, or want the boat to yourselves? See private cruises and group bookings.

Ask the BestCruise team

Good questions. Clear answers.

Before your cruise

Where do we meet?

Follow your confirmation for the exact location and time. For self-arrival, the listed meeting point is Marina Zeas, Gate A, Akti Kountouriotou 3, Piraeus. Arrive at least 20 minutes before your confirmed departure. If you selected the transfer, follow the pickup point and time in your confirmation.

Can you pick us up in Athens?

Yes. Choose “With Transfer Service” when you book (€17 per guest) and pick one of 17 points across central Athens, the coast and Piraeus. Your confirmation gives the exact pickup time.

Do we visit three islands?

We make shore stops at Agistri and Aegina, plus a swimming stop at Aponisos, Moni or Metopi chosen for the weather. The captain may change the order of stops for weather and safety.

What is included?

The cruise, crew and onboard host, welcome refreshments and pastries, a light snack, Greek lunch, fresh fruit, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, snorkelling equipment, water noodles and Wi-Fi. Transfers depend on your selected option.

Can I join on my own?

Yes. Choose one adult in the booking calendar, then select your date and arrival option. Check the available options and final price for your day.

Find your date
Can children join?

Yes, children aged 3 and over can join with a parent or guardian. In the booking calendar, choose Infant for ages 3–5, Child for 6–13, Youth for 14–17 and Adult for 18–99. Select the category that matches each guest’s age and check the price for your date before booking.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

The experience is not wheelchair accessible. If boarding or moving around a boat could be difficult for you, contact us before booking to discuss your needs.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimsuit, your own towel, sun protection, comfortable shoes, a light jacket, your passport or ID, and your booking confirmation. A dry change of clothes and a splash-resistant pouch are useful extras. See the packing guide above for the full checklist.

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What about dietary requirements?

Vegan, vegetarian or allergies? Add it to your booking notes, or email [email protected] at least 48 hours before you sail, and we’ll confirm what we can prepare for you. For a severe allergy, email us before you book so we can tell you honestly what is possible.

Can I cancel?

Cancel at least 24 hours before your departure time (Athens time) for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours, late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded. If we cancel because of weather or sea conditions, you choose another date or a full refund.

What happens in bad weather?

The captain may change the route or swimming location, or cancel the cruise, for weather or safety. We can’t promise calm seas. For cancellations because of weather or sea conditions, see the cancellation policy above.

How long do we spend at each stop?

Usually about an hour and a half at each: Agistri in the late morning, the swim stop with lunch in the early afternoon, then Aegina before heading back. Sea conditions set the exact times.

Can I bring my own snacks or my pet?

Snacks are fine, though food and drinks are already included. Pets can’t join the cruise.

Can we book the boat privately?

Yes, we offer private charters. Email [email protected] with your preferred date, group size and ideas, and we’ll reply with options and a quote.

Private cruises & group bookings
How long should I allow for the cruise?

The cruise lasts approximately 10 hours. The listed departure is 09:00 from Marina Zeas, with a return around 19:00. Allow extra time for travel to and from the marina, and follow the times in your confirmation. The route and timings can change with the weather.

What language is used, and are the island visits guided?

Onboard guidance is in English. You have free time to explore Agistri and Aegina independently. The cruise includes a crew and onboard host, but guided island tours, museum tickets and monument admission are not included.

Can I choose the swimming location?

The crew chooses Aponisos, Moni or Metopi on the day, whichever suits the day’s conditions. The day includes two shore visits and one swimming stop.

Is the boat a sailing yacht?

No. She is a traditional wooden sailing boat that cruises under engine, rather than under sail. In strong winds or rough seas, the captain may change the route or swimming stop, or cancel the cruise, for safety.

Already booked?

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For a direct booking, open the guest portal with your booking reference and email. If you booked through a marketplace, start with that platform’s booking page and the instructions in your confirmation.

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Need a hand?

Email [email protected] with your travel date, booking reference and where you booked. Please do not email payment-card details.

Travelling today? Use the contact details in your confirmation. For BestCruise questions: +30 210 220 1604.

Have another day in Athens?

A food walk or cooking class can add a different side of the city. Choose a separate day rather than rushing back from your cruise.

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